Most owners ask it early: “Can you give me a timeline of what to expect?”
In this calm, insight-led episode, Stephen McConachie walks through every stage of a Quiet Exit (from first conversation to final handover) without the legal jargon or noise.
You’ll learn:

• The seven stages of a direct, no-broker business sale

• What really happens during discovery, offers and due diligence

• How patience protects your legacy when timelines stretch

• A real-world case story of clarity and calm
  Download your free copy of The Quiet Exit Timeline Map™ at epitomecapital.co.uk/quiet-exit-club

What do we wish every seller knew before they began the journey of exiting?

It’s not a spreadsheet formula. It’s not even a legal checklist. The truth is much quieter:

👉 Clarity beats control.
👉 Fit matters more than figures.

In this 30-minute episode of The Quiet Exit Podcast, Stephen McConachie shares the lessons learned from sitting across the table from hundreds of UK business owners preparing to sell.

Too often, sellers fixate on the wrong things: trying to control every decision, chasing the highest headline number, or assuming the “best price” equals the best outcome. But as Stephen explains, those instincts can backfire — leaving sellers exhausted, deals collapsed, or worst of all, living with regret long after completion.

Instead, the exits that feel whole, peaceful, and lasting are shaped by two quiet disciplines:

1. Clarity: Knowing what really matters to you — your non-negotiables, your flex points, and your bonus “nice-to-haves.” With clarity, you can filter buyers quickly, protect your legacy, and avoid the trap of micromanaging every clause.

2. Fit: Recognising that numbers alone don’t define a good buyer. Cultural alignment, trajectory, treatment of staff, and respect for your brand often matter more than squeezing the last pound out of the cheque. The right fit creates confidence; the wrong fit creates regret.

Throughout the episode, Stephen shares:

• The hidden pain points when sellers lack clarity.

• How control illusions can destroy trust and value.

• Behind-the-scenes insights into how buyers actually evaluate businesses.

• Case stories where sellers chose clarity and fit — and lived without regret.

• Quiet strategies to define your compass long before the first offer.

This episode isn’t about flashy numbers or loud deals. It’s about legacy, peace, and the calm strength that comes from clarity.

If you’re a UK business owner wondering whether your future exit will protect your people, your brand, and your identity, this episode will help you pause, reflect, and prepare.

Listen now, and discover why clarity beats control — and why fit matters more than figures.

Confidentiality is one of the biggest worries for UK business owners thinking about selling.
And it’s often the reason many never start the conversation.

In this calm 90-minute episode of The Quiet Exit Podcast, Stephen McConachie explores the quiet but powerful question:

“Will my competitors know I’m thinking of selling?”

The answer is clear: no.
Because when a business is sold directly, discreetly, and without brokers, your story is never advertised, never marketed, and never pushed into the public domain. Confidentiality isn’t a side note — it’s the centre of how a Quiet Exit works.

Across this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why rumours and leaks feel like the biggest risk to owners — and how to prevent them from ever starting

• The three points in a deal where confidentiality is most fragile, and how to safeguard them

• Why “no broker” means “no auction” — and why that protects your legacy and your reputation

• How buyers like Epitome Capital maintain calm, one-to-one conversations, instead of noisy processes

• A case story of a Midlands engineering firm where the deal remained completely invisible to competitors until after completion

• And a practical tool — the Confidentiality Compass — to help you map where privacy matters most in your own journey

Because the truth is, most exits don’t fail on numbers. They fail on noise. And by keeping your story quiet, you protect not only your valuation, but your dignity, your staff, and your peace of mind.

This is an episode for any owner who has ever thought:
“I’d explore this… if only I knew it would stay private.”

Download today’s resource — the Confidentiality Compass — at epitomecapital.co.uk/quiet-exit-club

A Quiet Exit isn’t about hype. It’s about control. And control starts with confidentiality.